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Videos

In this conversation, DentistryIQ Editor-in-Chief Andrew Johnston sits down with editorial advisory board member Teresa Duncan to discuss what separates effective dental leaders...
Aug. 15, 2026
What’s up with “gas station medications”—those unregulated psychoactive substances readily available in convenience stores, smoke shops, and gas stations? Learn more about tianeptine...
July 24, 2026
Dermal fillers can develop dormant biofilms that can be activated by dental procedures. They end up looking and feeling like an odontogenic infection. There’s even localized bone...
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July 9, 2026

Newsworthy

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Dental hygiene licensure is evolving, but who is shaping its future? This author examines concerns about ADA influence, testing agency independence, and why dental hygienists ...
Oct. 15, 2026
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A new bill is changing the way out-of-network dentists receive payment—and how patients are charged. Here's how this will affect the relationship between providers, insurers, ...
Oct. 14, 2026
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Scope-of-practice changes in Missouri and Tennessee are raising questions about dental assistant duties, dental board authority, education and competency standards, and how regulators...
Oct. 8, 2026
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Oct. 5, 2026

Clinical

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Immediate full-arch implant loading can provide patients with fixed teeth quickly, but success depends on careful patient selection, primary stability, prosthetic planning, and...
Oct. 26, 2026
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Oct. 23, 2026
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Sotalol can present important dental treatment risks, from QT prolongation and drug interactions to concerns with epinephrine and anticoagulants. Review key chairside considerations...
Sept. 25, 2026

Business Management/Leadership

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Gender expectations can shape how direct communication, leadership, and feedback are perceived in dentistry. Female dental professionals can navigate emotional labor, set boundaries...
Oct. 28, 2026
When a dental hygienist outgrows a practice, deciding whether to stay or leave can be difficult. Based on her personal experience, this hygienist explores how professional growth...
Oct. 10, 2026
New workforce data reveal how dental hygienists, assistants, and dentists are combining permanent, temporary, and gig work—and what these flexible schedules may mean for income...
Oct. 9, 2026
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Dental offices rely on numerous third-party vendors and infrastructure, often without full visibility. Understanding and mapping these data flows is crucial to prevent breaches...
Sept. 30, 2026

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)

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Dental practices may be losing revenue through overlooked revenue cycle gaps. This analysis identifies seven common problems—from adjusted collection rates and denied claims to...
Oct. 2, 2026
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If you're struggling to get a hold of the ins and outs of RCM, JoAnne Tanner, MBA, offers a comprehensive breakdown and tips for you to implement into your practice.
Sept. 27, 2026
Small revenue opportunities can have a big impact on dental practice growth. Identifying overlooked gains in administrative, clinical, and insurance processes can improve productivity...
Sept. 26, 2026
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Learning Resources

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Explore the importance of accessible dental care and patient support in this enlightening Chairside Connection in partnership with RDH. Discover strategies to overcome challenges...
Sept. 8, 2023